Are there any 2 seater Spitfires?
Well, Spitfires with two seats are incredibly rare. Over 20,000 single seat Spitfires were built, with only a few dozen remaining airworthy today. Creators Supermarine did come up with the concept of a two seater training version of the plane, but none were ever ordered and only one was built.
How much is it to fly a Spitfire at Duxford?
Price per person from £2975 On returning to Duxford your day is far from over. IWM Duxford is the largest living aviation museum in Europe with 85 acres of stunning exhibition space. Take the time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a full day out with the whole family.
Can you fly in a Spitfire at Duxford?
Spitfire Experiences The Supermarine Spitfire is synonymous with Duxford. For the chance to see this iconic aircraft in close quarters from the air choose a Wing to Wing experience or for the ultimate aviation encounter it is now possible to fly as a passenger in a Spitfire, find out more.
How many two seater Spitfires are flying?
Out of the 20,000+ Spitfires that were built from 1938 to 1948, today, just a handful of these (around 60) are still airworthy.
Was the Spitfire a single seater?
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. Many variants of the Spitfire were built, using several wing configurations.
How many Spitfires are left?
Fast-forward to present times and how many are left in the world today? Around 240 are known to exist. Of these, around 60 are airworthy. 70-odd are used for static display and around 110 across the world are either held in storage or are being actively restored.
How many Spitfires does Duxford have?
The 12 aircraft, of varying marks, will go on show at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire as part of the museum’s exhibition – Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon.
What planes can you fly at Duxford?
American Air Museum
| Type | Identity |
|---|---|
| Consolidated B-24M Liberator | 44-50493 |
| Douglas C-47A Skytrain | 43-15509 |
| Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II | 77-0259 |
| General Dynamics F-111E | 67-0120 |
How much is a Spitfire worth?
An American Mustang – lauded as the US’s answer to the Spitfire – sold for $3.5m in 2019, is today valued at $4.5m, while a British Hawker Fury which cost £1m in 2016 is now a £2m aircraft. “I’d struggle to identify any aircraft of these type and standards which haven’t doubled in value,” says Grace.
How much is a restored Spitfire worth?
approximately $4,710,000 USD
As mentioned above, the 100 point restoration of this Spitfire took 11 years to complete, and the aircraft is now listed for sale with an asking price of £3,500,000, which works out to approximately $4,710,000 USD.
How much does it cost to fly a Spitfire from Duxford?
Fly ‘wing to wing’ with a Spitfire from Duxford. Head up in a nostalgic Dragon Rapide. Free entry to IWM Duxford for all passengers. A 30min flight with 10mins alongside the Spitfire. Spitfire Experience. Price. £ 399.00. (Per person :£ 399.00)
What was the first two seat Spitfire to fly?
The first two seat Spitfire to offer flights was ML407 – better known as ‘the Grace Spitfire’. Restored to flying condition over 5 years by Nick Grace, it was all too tragic when he was killed in an automobile accident.
Are two seater Spitfire flights from Biggin Hill possible?
Two seater Spitfire flights are now a reality! Following changes in the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) rules these Biggin Hill Spitfire flights mean the impossible is now possible, thanks to this very special T9 Spitfire that will be operating tandem flights from this legendary airport that was one of the principal fighter bases in…
Can a Spitfire be converted to a two-seater?
But there followed several instances of ‘unofficial’ conversions so, after the Second World War, Supermarine launched the idea again and a handful of Mark IX Spitfires were converted into two seaters, called TR9s. You could be flying in the two-seater G-BMSB (serial number MJ627, code Q-9G).